Diet-Related Health Conditions

Question 1

Food allergy definition

Answer 1

an abnormal immune response to a specific part of a food
symptoms are usually severe and occur quickly after consumption

Question 2

common food allergies

Answer 2

nuts
eggs
milk
shellfish
sesame
soy

Question 3

Food allergy symptoms

Answer 3

anaphylaxis
tingling
hives
vomiting
diarrhoea

Question 4

Food allergy menu substitutions

Answer 4

dried fruit, pumpkin seeds
1/2 a banana, applesauce, oil mixed with water
almond, rice, soy milk
tofu
sunflower seeds

Question 5

Food intolerance definition

Answer 5

a chemical reaction to eating a specific food or drink
symptoms are usually not life-threatening and can take up to 48 hours to occur

Question 6

common food intolerances

Answer 6

gluten (coeliac)
lactose

Question 7

Food intolerance symptoms

Answer 7

cramping
constipation
anaemia
weight loss
nausea

Question 8

Food intolerance menu substitutions

Answer 8

oat milk
rice
potatoes
corn flour

Question 9

Similarities

Answer 9

they both cause uncomfortable or dangerous reactions

Question 10

Differences

Answer 10

symptoms are usually worse for allergies and occur quicker than an intolerance